Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.

We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world.We care for thousands of historic objects, many of them in their original royal setting. We are looking for someone with a real interest in our history, the buildings and their contents, who can help conserve them to the standard they deserve: the best.

The role is key for the delivery and coordination on the HRP Research Vault for Heritage Science Collections (REVEAL) project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme. This includes working with the Project Lead, Co-Lead, the project team and external partners to organise, curate, and archive heritage science sample collections in a structured and accessible manner. The sample collections include, a range of materials including textiles, architectural materials and paint samples. You will update the Collections Management Database with the sample cataloguing data and physically organise the samples in their dedicated storage location. You will design and deliver workshops to investigate and evaluate user needs from the wider researcher point of view. You will engage with the RICHeS Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) as well as other professional groups to ensure relevant standards are being adopted. Additionally, the position demands a pro-active communication attitude to explain the value of the REVEAL facility to generalist and specialist audiences.

Benefits Include

• Hybrid working
• Family friendly policies and benefits
• Staff discounts